Shelby County Included in New Projects Approved by Transportation Commission

November 22, 2019 - Texas Transportation Commissioners last week approved $532.9 million in new construction projects statewide, with $9.4 million approved in the Lufkin District. In addition, more than $36.4 million in maintenance projects were approved, with more than $1.5 approved in the Lufkin District.

Construction projects approved includes resurfacing various roadways with a sealcoat throughout the nine-county district. Those roads include:

Pct 3 Commissioner Reports Temporary Road Closure (Extended)

November 22, 2019 - The closure of CR 3267 will be extended through Monday, November 25. Thank you for your continued patience and cooperation during these improvements.

November 19, 2019 - County Road 3267 will be closed for repairs between CR 3569 and CR 3286 on Wednesday, November 20. The work is expected to be completed in one day.

Charles Barr, Shelby County Commissioner Pct 3

18-Wheeler Traveling on FM 139 Crashes, Loses Load

November 21, 2019 - FM 139 about 1/2 mile past Welch’s Store is the scene of an 18-wheeler rollover crash incident.

SH 7 East in James Community Scene of Dual Crashes

November 11, 2019 - State Highway 7 East in the James Community was the scene of two crash incidents involving four vehicles November 11, 2019.

SCSO Investigates Structure Fire, Releases Name of Victim

November 18, 2019 - On November 17, 2019, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office responded to a structure fire on County Road 4084 off FM 415. The first deputy on scene arrived to find a house that was burned completely down. The callers advised they were told that the house next to their land had burned sometime during the night. The house, which is used as a camp house, is in a remote location on this county road.

Results of First Week of Filing for Place on 2020 Primary Ballot

November 18, 2019 - The first week of filing for a place on the 2020 Primary Ballot has yielded the below list of candidates who have filed to run for Shelby County offices. Three more weeks remain until the filing deadline of Monday, December 9, 2019 at 6pm arrives.

SCSO Asking for Public Assistance Locating Missing Man (Updated)

2002 White Chevrolet Extended Cab Pickup with TX plate LP1JT203

Jury Cancelation for 123rd Judicial District Court

November 16, 2019 - The Jury that was summoned for Monday, November 18, 2019, for the 123rd Judicial District Court, Honorable LeAnn K. Rafferty, presiding, has been cancelled.

All cases scheduled have been resolved or passed.

Anyone receiving a jury summons for this day is released until they receive a future summons.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Lori Oliver
District Clerk

U.S. Highway 59, 84 Intersection Scene of Major Two-Vehicle Crash

November 14, 2019 - U.S. Highway 59 in Timpson was the scene of a major two-vehicle crash Wednesday, November 13, 2019.

General Filings for Democrat Party Going on Now for 2020 Primaries

November 14, 2019 - General filings began on November 9, 2019. Precinct chairs started on September 10th. Candidates for County Chairman or any other position on the ballot who would like to file for the 2020 Primaries, may contact Patsy Handy, Shelby County Chair for the Democratic Party, at 936-657-5018 for filing applications. You may also text Patsy at 936-368-2645.

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